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Anthelmintic flavonoids and other compounds from Combretum glutinosum Perr. ex DC (Combretaceae) leaves. [PDF]
Acta Crystallogr C Struct Chem, 2021 Nine known compounds have been isolated from Combretum glutinosum leaves, including flavonoids and triterpenes. The crystal structures of umuhengerin and (20S,24R)‐ocotillone are reported for the first time; the latter structure confirms the absolute configuration.
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Beninese Medicinal Plants as a Source of Antimycobacterial Agents: Bioguided Fractionation and In Vitro Activity of Alkaloids Isolated from Holarrhena floribunda Used in Traditional Treatment of Buruli Ulcer. [PDF]
Biomed Res Int, 2015 Buruli ulcer (BU) imposes a serious economic burden on affected households and on health systems that are involved in diagnosing the disease and treating patients. Research is needed to find cost‐effective therapies for this costly disease. Plants have always been an important source of new pharmacologically active molecules. Consequently we decided to
Yemoa A +8 more
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Antimicrobial Activity and Chemical Composition of "Kpètè-Kpètè": A Starter of Benin Traditional Beer Tchoukoutou. [PDF]
Biomed Res Int, 2017 The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial effect of the crude starter “kpètè-kpètè” and lactic acid bacteria used during the production of “tchoukoutou.” To achieve this, a total of 11 lactic acid bacteria and 40 starter samples were collected from four communes.
N'tcha C +4 more
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Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Cola nitida Bark. [PDF]
Biochem Res Int, 2015 Kola nut is chewed in many West African cultures and is used ceremonially. The aim of this study is to investigate some biological effects of Cola nitida’s bark after phytochemical screening. The bark was collected, dried, and then powdered for the phytochemical screening and extractions. Ethanol and ethyl acetate extracts of C.
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EuroChoices, Volume 22, Issue 3, Page 13-20, December 2023., 2023 Summary The Bioeconomy Strategy Action Plan calls for sustainable extraction, processing, and use of biological resources in Europe as a pathway to achieve environmental, social and economic goals. However, the transition towards sustainable food systems within and across countries is diverse due to the existing heterogeneous land patterns and ...
Myrna van Leeuwen +2 more
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 45, Issue S1, Page 84-92, October 2023., 2023 To better understand the potential for organic and inorganic ultraviolet filter (UVF) rinse‐off from skin during recreation in seawater, a simulation was conducted by applying eight different sunscreen products to porcine skin samples followed by shaking in synthetic seawater for 40 min.
Jennifer K. Saxe +5 more
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Veterinary Dermatology, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 221-e62, June 2022., 2022 Background Equine pastern dermatitis (EPD) is a common multifactorial clinical syndrome in horses. Treatment can be difficult; pathogenesis and triggering factors cannot always be determined. Objectives To assess risk factors for developing EPD in a large group of horses kept under the same conditions and to analyse whether or not a spot‐on containing ...
Nicola T. Raizner +6 more
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Meadowfoam seed oil as a natural dispersing agent for colorants in lipstick
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 43, Issue 4, Page 484-493, August 2021., 2021 In this study, a green and sustainable oil, meadowfoam seed oil was evaluated as a pigment dispersing agent and compared to castor oil and octyldodecanol in dispersions and lipsticks. Overall, meadowfoam seed oil’s performance was qualitatively and quantitatively similar to castor oil and octyldodecanol indicating that meadowfoam seed oil is a viable ...
Briana Maktabi +2 more
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Phytomedicine Plus, 2023 Introduction: Plants remain an inexhaustible source of medicines for the treatment of various diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anthelmintic activity of the aqueous extract of Combretum glutinosum bark on adult gastrointestinal ...
Placide Mahougnan Toklo +8 more
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International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 42, Issue 3, Page 229-236, June 2020., 2020 A thickened stratum corneum, thinned vital layer and cleaved E‐cadherin were observed by the exposure of urban dust and cedar pollen to reconstructed human epidermis. A novel water‐in‐oil emulsion with a natural surfactant, lecithin, modified bentonite (N‐W/O) significantly prevented these inflammation.
T. Iwanaga +4 more
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